US Bridges

FM 2546 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410251701004

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2546 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2546 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2546
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI W of FM 1160
RouteState Highway 2546
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28135, -96.4002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2546 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 2546 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2546 over Draw carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2546 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2546 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.